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Summer Camps Cancelled
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the original session dates for the Paideia Summer Camp (June 8 - July 10) are officially cancelled. All families who have registered for any summer camp sessions will be refunded 100 percent. Funds will be returned to the card on file.
The fun does not stop when the school year ends! Paideia School hosts five weeks of summer excitement.
The Paideia School summer camp experience includes a variety of half and full day camps for students of all ages that are open to both Paideia and non-Paideia students. Camps are hosted at either Paideia’s main campus in the Druid Hills neighborhood or Paideia’s athletic facilities, not far away. All of our camps are operated by Paideia teachers, coaches or community members.
Paideia offers a traditional Summer Camp where kids choose from a variety of activities each day. Summer Camp is organized by age and consists of Mini Camp, Betwix and Between, Elementary 1, Elementary 2 and Junior High.
Our camps
- June 3-6
- June 8-12
- June 15-19
- June 22-26
- June 29 - July 2
- July 6-10
- July 13-17
- July 20-24
- July 27-31
- Aug 3-7
June 3-6
Boys & Girls Volleyball Camp
9 - 11:30 a.m.
Grade 6 - 12
Price: $200
The volleyball camp is open to advanced, intermediate, and beginning boys and girls.
The camp will focus on the improvement of basic skills including hitting, passing, serving, setting and blocking and fitness training. The camp will provide players time for skill development that often can't take place during the volleyball season.
All players will receive a t-shirt.
For specific questions or additional information please email Artan Agolli at agolli.artan@paideiaschool.org.
June 8-12
Paideia School Ultimate Camp for Boys & Girls
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Age: 10 - 14
Price: $275
(Drop off and pick up at Python Park – 1201 Clarendon Ave. Avondale Estates GA 30002)
Michael Baccarini, Paideia teacher, coach and USA Ultimate Hall of Fame member will be directing a fun and challenging 1 week-long camp focused on this popular fast-action team sport.
The first half of each daily session will involve fun activities that develop disc and ultimate-specific game skills. The second half will concentrate on putting those skills into action through a variety of scrimmage formats.
Technical, tactical and teamwork skills are a focus throughout the camp, with particular emphasis on what makes ultimate unique - "Spirit of the Game." That is, Ultimate is self-officiated so builds character through its high regard for mutual respect between competitors, teammates and opponents alike.
Each participant will receive a Paideia Ultimate Camp disc and t-shirt (please provide size when registering – available in Youth M, L, XL and Men’s & Women’s S, M and L). Cleats are recommended and participants should bring a water bottle, snack and a lunch. Note: Optional pizza and ice cream sundaes provided on Friday.
The camp will be held at Paideia’s off-campus sports facility, Python Park, located at 1201 Clarendon Ave. Avondale Estates GA 30002. Please drop campers off at and pick up directly from this location.
For specific questions or additional information please email Michael Baccarini at baccarini.michael@paideiaschool.org.
Boys & Girls Volleyball Camp
4 - 6 p.m.
Grade 6 - 12
Price: $200
The volleyball camp is open to advanced, intermediate, and beginning boys and girls.
The camp will focus on the improvement of basic skills including hitting, passing, serving, setting and blocking and fitness training. The camp will provide players time for skill development that often can't take place during the volleyball season.
All players will receive a t-shirt.
For specific questions or additional information please email Artan Agolli at agolli.artan@paideiaschool.org.
Mini Camp
8:30 a.m. -12 p.m
Age: 3-5 yrs old
Price: $165
Mini Campers will have opportunities to participate in arts and handicrafts, creative movement, cooperative sports/games, music, storytelling, creative movement, music and water play. Your young child will have time each day for individual and group play. Mini campers will be with experienced teachers and high school age counselors.
To be part of this program, children must be 3 years old by June 1, 2020. All children must be fully potty trained. We cannot accept children in diapers and/or training pants.
- The program provides a snack and a camp t-shirt.
Betwixt and Between Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: K - 1
Price: $345
The camp day offers Betwixt & Betweeners a variety of choices, all while staying in the same classroom, with the same Lead and Assistant Counselors. Activities on any day include art, simple cooking, indoor and outdoor cooperative games, floor time, circle time, storytelling and music. The activities may be centered around a specific weekly theme. The day’s activities are designed to promote small group play but also leave time for individual interests. Water play on the playground is one of the highlights so be sure to pack a swimsuit and a towel!
- The program provides a snack and a camp t-shirt.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
Elementary 1 Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: 2
Price: $345
Each morning your camper will have the opportunity to choose from the activities that are being offered to the entire elementary camp. Daily selections may include arts and crafts, dramatic play, building activities (Lego, marble runs, Keva Block towers…), indoor and outdoor cooperative games, library visits, simple cooking and more.
Every afternoon campers participate in activities designed by their Lead and Assistant counselors. Once or twice weekly campers may leave campus in school vans to go bowling at Comet Lanes in Decatur.
- The program provides a t-shirt.
- Campers must provide a mid-morning and a mid-afternoon snack and lunch.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
Elementary 2 Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: 3-6
Price: $345
Your child’s day will begin and end in their camp homeroom. This is also where they will eat their lunch. The camp day is divided into 1 morning and 2 afternoon activities.
Each day your camper will have the opportunity to design their own schedule by choosing from a variety of activities offered by Lead Counselors. They choose their activities based on their own unique interests. The daily selections for all elementary campers may include art/ handicrafts, theater/playwriting, dramatic play, design/building activities, cooperative outdoor games, simple cooking classes, indoor gymnasium games, library time plus more. Many special weekly events are featured too. Once or twice weekly campers may elect to go bowling (in school vans) to Comet Lanes in Decatur.
- The program provides a t-shirt.
- Campers must provide a mid-morning and a mid-afternoon snack and lunch.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
Junior High Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: 7-8
Price: $345
Your camper’s day will begin and end in their homeroom. This is also where they will take a break from their busy day and eat their lunch.
The camp is divided into morning and afternoon activity sessions. The daily selections for junior high campers may include art/handicrafts, indoor and outdoor cooperative games, coding/technology opportunities, gymnasium sports, simple cooking classes, and other other options based on student’s interests. Once or twice weekly, campers may leave campus in school vans to go bowling at Comet Lanes in Decatur.
The Paideia Junior High Summer camp is sure to be stimulating, offer plenty of summer fun and new friends!
- The program provides a t-shirt.
- Campers must provide a mid-morning and a mid-afternoon snack and lunch.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
June 15-19
Girls' Basketball Camp
Monday through Wednesday 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
NO CAMP FRIDAY, June 19
Age 5 - 13
Price: $200
Time to lace up your sneakers and join us for our all-girls basketball camp at Paideia on June 15-18. The camp is designed specifically for girls who want to learn the game and develop skills to become better basketball players.
The Python coaches and varsity girls players will be on hand to demonstrate and instruct not only the basics, but also more advanced areas for our older campers.
Areas of emphasis include shooting, ball handling, rebounding, and defense. Campers will be divided by age and skill level to ensure the best experience for each camper.
It will be four full days of skills stations, scrimmages, skills contests, and even a talent show. Please make sure your camper brings a lunch and a water bottle each day. We’ll have a snack station where they can purchase items throughout the day.
Awards will be handed out at the end of camp, and each camper will receive a t-shirt. Camp will end on June 18 at 12:30 p.m. after our awards ceremony!
For more information or questions please contact
Coach Monique “Moe” Dawson
704-451-3095 or Dawson.Monique@paideiaschool.org
Mini Camp
8:30 a.m. -12 p.m
Age: 3-5 yrs old
Price: $165
Mini Campers will have opportunities to participate in arts and handicrafts, creative movement, cooperative sports/games, music, storytelling, creative movement, music and water play. Your young child will have time each day for individual and group play. Mini campers will be with experienced teachers and high school age counselors.
To be part of this program, children must be 3 years old by June 1, 2020. All children must be fully potty trained. We cannot accept children in diapers and/or training pants.
- The program provides a snack and a camp t-shirt.
Betwixt and Between Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: K - 1
Price: $345
The camp day offers Betwixt & Betweeners a variety of choices, all while staying in the same classroom, with the same Lead and Assistant Counselors. Activities on any day include art, simple cooking, indoor and outdoor cooperative games, floor time, circle time, storytelling and music. The activities may be centered around a specific weekly theme. The day’s activities are designed to promote small group play but also leave time for individual interests. Water play on the playground is one of the highlights so be sure to pack a swimsuit and a towel!
- The program provides a snack and a camp t-shirt.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
Elementary 1 Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: 2
Price: $345
Each morning your camper will have the opportunity to choose from the activities that are being offered to the entire elementary camp. Daily selections may include arts and crafts, dramatic play, building activities (Lego, marble runs, Keva Block towers…), indoor and outdoor cooperative games, library visits, simple cooking and more.
Every afternoon campers participate in activities designed by their Lead and Assistant counselors. Once or twice weekly campers may leave campus in school vans to go bowling at Comet Lanes in Decatur.
- The program provides a t-shirt.
- Campers must provide a mid-morning and a mid-afternoon snack and lunch.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
Elementary 2 Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: 3-6
Price: $345
Your child’s day will begin and end in their camp homeroom. This is also where they will eat their lunch. The camp day is divided into 1 morning and 2 afternoon activities.
Each day your camper will have the opportunity to design their own schedule by choosing from a variety of activities offered by Lead Counselors. They choose their activities based on their own unique interests. The daily selections for all elementary campers may include art/ handicrafts, theater/playwriting, dramatic play, design/building activities, cooperative outdoor games, simple cooking classes, indoor gymnasium games, library time plus more. Many special weekly events are featured too. Once or twice weekly campers may elect to go bowling (in school vans) to Comet Lanes in Decatur.
- The program provides a t-shirt.
- Campers must provide a mid-morning and a mid-afternoon snack and lunch.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
Junior High Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: 7-8
Price: $345
Your camper’s day will begin and end in their homeroom. This is also where they will take a break from their busy day and eat their lunch.
The camp is divided into morning and afternoon activity sessions. The daily selections for junior high campers may include art/handicrafts, indoor and outdoor cooperative games, coding/technology opportunities, gymnasium sports, simple cooking classes, and other other options based on student’s interests. Once or twice weekly, campers may leave campus in school vans to go bowling at Comet Lanes in Decatur.
The Paideia Junior High Summer camp is sure to be stimulating, offer plenty of summer fun and new friends!
- The program provides a t-shirt.
- Campers must provide a mid-morning and a mid-afternoon snack and lunch.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
June 22-26
Mini Camp
8:30 a.m. -12 p.m
Age: 3-5 yrs old
Price: $165
Mini Campers will have opportunities to participate in arts and handicrafts, creative movement, cooperative sports/games, music, storytelling, creative movement, music and water play. Your young child will have time each day for individual and group play. Mini campers will be with experienced teachers and high school age counselors.
To be part of this program, children must be 3 years old by June 1, 2020. All children must be fully potty trained. We cannot accept children in diapers and/or training pants.
- The program provides a snack and a camp t-shirt.
Betwixt and Between Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: K - 1
Price: $345
The camp day offers Betwixt & Betweeners a variety of choices, all while staying in the same classroom, with the same Lead and Assistant Counselors. Activities on any day include art, simple cooking, indoor and outdoor cooperative games, floor time, circle time, storytelling and music. The activities may be centered around a specific weekly theme. The day’s activities are designed to promote small group play but also leave time for individual interests. Water play on the playground is one of the highlights so be sure to pack a swimsuit and a towel!
- The program provides a snack and a camp t-shirt.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
Elementary 1 Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: 2
Price: $345
Each morning your camper will have the opportunity to choose from the activities that are being offered to the entire elementary camp. Daily selections may include arts and crafts, dramatic play, building activities (Lego, marble runs, Keva Block towers…), indoor and outdoor cooperative games, library visits, simple cooking and more.
Every afternoon campers participate in activities designed by their Lead and Assistant counselors. Once or twice weekly campers may leave campus in school vans to go bowling at Comet Lanes in Decatur.
- The program provides a t-shirt.
- Campers must provide a mid-morning and a mid-afternoon snack and lunch.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
Elementary 2 Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: 3-6
Price: $345
Your child’s day will begin and end in their camp homeroom. This is also where they will eat their lunch. The camp day is divided into 1 morning and 2 afternoon activities.
Each day your camper will have the opportunity to design their own schedule by choosing from a variety of activities offered by Lead Counselors. They choose their activities based on their own unique interests. The daily selections for all elementary campers may include art/ handicrafts, theater/playwriting, dramatic play, design/building activities, cooperative outdoor games, simple cooking classes, indoor gymnasium games, library time plus more. Many special weekly events are featured too. Once or twice weekly campers may elect to go bowling (in school vans) to Comet Lanes in Decatur.
- The program provides a t-shirt.
- Campers must provide a mid-morning and a mid-afternoon snack and lunch.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
Junior High Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: 7-8
Price: $345
Your camper’s day will begin and end in their homeroom. This is also where they will take a break from their busy day and eat their lunch.
The camp is divided into morning and afternoon activity sessions. The daily selections for junior high campers may include art/handicrafts, indoor and outdoor cooperative games, coding/technology opportunities, gymnasium sports, simple cooking classes, and other other options based on student’s interests. Once or twice weekly, campers may leave campus in school vans to go bowling at Comet Lanes in Decatur.
The Paideia Junior High Summer camp is sure to be stimulating, offer plenty of summer fun and new friends!
- The program provides a t-shirt.
- Campers must provide a mid-morning and a mid-afternoon snack and lunch.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
June 29 - July 2
(No camp on July 3)
Mini Camp
8:30 a.m. -12 p.m
Age: 3-5 yrs old
Price: $165
Mini Campers will have opportunities to participate in arts and handicrafts, creative movement, cooperative sports/games, music, storytelling, creative movement, music and water play. Your young child will have time each day for individual and group play. Mini campers will be with experienced teachers and high school age counselors.
To be part of this program, children must be 3 years old by June 1, 2020. All children must be fully potty trained. We cannot accept children in diapers and/or training pants.
- The program provides a snack and a camp t-shirt.
Betwixt and Between Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: K - 1
Price: $345
The camp day offers Betwixt & Betweeners a variety of choices, all while staying in the same classroom, with the same Lead and Assistant Counselors. Activities on any day include art, simple cooking, indoor and outdoor cooperative games, floor time, circle time, storytelling and music. The activities may be centered around a specific weekly theme. The day’s activities are designed to promote small group play but also leave time for individual interests. Water play on the playground is one of the highlights so be sure to pack a swimsuit and a towel!
- The program provides a snack and a camp t-shirt.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
Elementary 1 Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: 2
Price: $345
Each morning your camper will have the opportunity to choose from the activities that are being offered to the entire elementary camp. Daily selections may include arts and crafts, dramatic play, building activities (Lego, marble runs, Keva Block towers…), indoor and outdoor cooperative games, library visits, simple cooking and more.
Every afternoon campers participate in activities designed by their Lead and Assistant counselors. Once or twice weekly campers may leave campus in school vans to go bowling at Comet Lanes in Decatur.
- The program provides a t-shirt.
- Campers must provide a mid-morning and a mid-afternoon snack and lunch.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
Elementary 2 Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: 3-6
Price: $345
Your child’s day will begin and end in their camp homeroom. This is also where they will eat their lunch. The camp day is divided into 1 morning and 2 afternoon activities.
Each day your camper will have the opportunity to design their own schedule by choosing from a variety of activities offered by Lead Counselors. They choose their activities based on their own unique interests. The daily selections for all elementary campers may include art/ handicrafts, theater/playwriting, dramatic play, design/building activities, cooperative outdoor games, simple cooking classes, indoor gymnasium games, library time plus more. Many special weekly events are featured too. Once or twice weekly campers may elect to go bowling (in school vans) to Comet Lanes in Decatur.
- The program provides a t-shirt.
- Campers must provide a mid-morning and a mid-afternoon snack and lunch.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
Junior High Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: 7-8
Price: $345
Your camper’s day will begin and end in their homeroom. This is also where they will take a break from their busy day and eat their lunch.
The camp is divided into morning and afternoon activity sessions. The daily selections for junior high campers may include art/handicrafts, indoor and outdoor cooperative games, coding/technology opportunities, gymnasium sports, simple cooking classes, and other other options based on student’s interests. Once or twice weekly, campers may leave campus in school vans to go bowling at Comet Lanes in Decatur.
The Paideia Junior High Summer camp is sure to be stimulating, offer plenty of summer fun and new friends!
- The program provides a t-shirt.
- Campers must provide a mid-morning and a mid-afternoon snack and lunch.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
July 6-10
Math Camp
9:00 a.m. -12 p.m
Age: rising 4-6 Grade (Paideia students only)
Price: $250.00
Location: Paideia campus
Instructor: Brian Eames
LIMITED CLASS SIZE
Start next year right with a week of drilling down in math:
Focused and fun, review old concepts and check out what is coming. A great way for Paideia students to stay sharp and have fun, too.
Mini Camp
8:30 a.m. -12 p.m
Age: 3-5 yrs old
Price: $165
Mini Campers will have opportunities to participate in arts and handicrafts, creative movement, cooperative sports/games, music, storytelling, creative movement, music and water play. Your young child will have time each day for individual and group play. Mini campers will be with experienced teachers and high school age counselors.
To be part of this program, children must be 3 years old by June 1, 2020. All children must be fully potty trained. We cannot accept children in diapers and/or training pants.
- The program provides a snack and a camp t-shirt.
Betwixt and Between Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: K - 1
Price: $345
The camp day offers Betwixt & Betweeners a variety of choices, all while staying in the same classroom, with the same Lead and Assistant Counselors. Activities on any day include art, simple cooking, indoor and outdoor cooperative games, floor time, circle time, storytelling and music. The activities may be centered around a specific weekly theme. The day’s activities are designed to promote small group play but also leave time for individual interests. Water play on the playground is one of the highlights so be sure to pack a swimsuit and a towel!
- The program provides a snack and a camp t-shirt.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
Elementary 1 Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: 2
Price: $345
Each morning your camper will have the opportunity to choose from the activities that are being offered to the entire elementary camp. Daily selections may include arts and crafts, dramatic play, building activities (Lego, marble runs, Keva Block towers…), indoor and outdoor cooperative games, library visits, simple cooking and more.
Every afternoon campers participate in activities designed by their Lead and Assistant counselors. Once or twice weekly campers may leave campus in school vans to go bowling at Comet Lanes in Decatur.
- The program provides a t-shirt.
- Campers must provide a mid-morning and a mid-afternoon snack and lunch.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
Elementary 2 Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: 3-6
Price: $345
Your child’s day will begin and end in their camp homeroom. This is also where they will eat their lunch. The camp day is divided into 1 morning and 2 afternoon activities.
Each day your camper will have the opportunity to design their own schedule by choosing from a variety of activities offered by Lead Counselors. They choose their activities based on their own unique interests. The daily selections for all elementary campers may include art/ handicrafts, theater/playwriting, dramatic play, design/building activities, cooperative outdoor games, simple cooking classes, indoor gymnasium games, library time plus more. Many special weekly events are featured too. Once or twice weekly campers may elect to go bowling (in school vans) to Comet Lanes in Decatur.
- The program provides a t-shirt.
- Campers must provide a mid-morning and a mid-afternoon snack and lunch.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
Junior High Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with extended care option)
Grade: 7-8
Price: $345
Your camper’s day will begin and end in their homeroom. This is also where they will take a break from their busy day and eat their lunch.
The camp is divided into morning and afternoon activity sessions. The daily selections for junior high campers may include art/handicrafts, indoor and outdoor cooperative games, coding/technology opportunities, gymnasium sports, simple cooking classes, and other other options based on student’s interests. Once or twice weekly, campers may leave campus in school vans to go bowling at Comet Lanes in Decatur.
The Paideia Junior High Summer camp is sure to be stimulating, offer plenty of summer fun and new friends!
- The program provides a t-shirt.
- Campers must provide a mid-morning and a mid-afternoon snack and lunch.
Extended care is offered until 5pm for an additional $50/week.
July 13-17
Math Camp
9:00 a.m. -12 p.m
Age: rising 4-6 Grade (Paideia students only)
Price: $250.00
Location: Paideia campus
Instructor: Brian Eames
LIMITED CLASS SIZE
Start next year right with a week of drilling down in math:
Focused and fun, review old concepts and check out what is coming. A great way for Paideia students to stay sharp and have fun, too.
July 20-24
Chess Camp for Girls and Boys
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Grade: Rising Grade 1 - 6
Location: Paideia School Campus
Price: $330
Experienced chess players or beginners will spend the week learning and training with two of Georgia's best, Carlos Perdomo and Jim Mundy.
Students will participate in strategic lectures, practice drills, and play in several types of tournaments, including regular, blitz, and bughouse. Chances to play/work with instructors will be numerous. Handouts for home study will be provided for the students.
Players will need to bring lunch and at least one snack.
For additional information contact Carlos Perdomo at info@chessatlanta.com or 770-845-0890. Or visit www.chessatlanta.com.
Theater Camp
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. pick-up (you may drop off as early as 8:30 a.m.)
Grade: 1 - 3
Location: Python Hall & Black Box Theater
Class max: 20 children
Price: $345
(Costumes, props and snack provided)
Pick Up: 4 p.m. Carpool woodchips in front of the Elementary Library (Python Hall)
Come join us for a week of Theatre Camp! This camp will be geared towards rising 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders. We will be exploring improvisation, presentation, diction, projection, musical theatre and team building exercises. We will also be taking a closer look into children's musical productions and expose children to some musical numbers in productions such as "Matilda" "Annie" and "The Sound of Music"
Our goals are to provide training that inspires creative thinking, self-confidence, effective communication skills, fluid movement and vocal control. Both camp instructors are Paideia teachers with a background in both the performing arts and in teaching this age group. We’ll culminate with a final performance July 24, at 3:30 p.m. Cost of costumes and props are included in the weekly tuition. Please bring a healthy lunch. A snack will be provided.
- 9 a.m.-12 p.m. will be spent in the classroom with improv games, vocal practice and script memorizing.
- 12-3:30 p.m. will be spent in the Black Box Theater rehearsing.
Please e-mail oliver.sanidia paideiaschool.org if you have a child who is passionate about theater but there are financial restraints. There may be limited scholarships available.
July 27-31
Theater Camp
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. pick-up (you may drop off as early as 8:30 a.m.)
Grade: 1 - 3
Location: Python Hall & Black Box Theater
Class max: 20 children
Price: $345
(Costumes, props and snack provided)
Pick Up: 4 p.m. Carpool woodchips in front of the Elementary Library (Python Hall)
Come join us for a week of Theatre Camp! This camp will be geared towards rising 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders. We will be exploring improvisation, presentation, diction, projection, musical theatre and team building exercises. We will also be taking a closer look into children's musical productions and expose children to some musical numbers in productions such as "Matilda" "Annie" and "The Sound of Music"
Our goals are to provide training that inspires creative thinking, self-confidence, effective communication skills, fluid movement and vocal control. Both camp instructors are Paideia teachers with a background in both the performing arts and in teaching this age group. We’ll culminate with a final performance July 31, at 3:30 p.m. Cost of costumes and props are included in the weekly tuition. Please bring a healthy lunch. A snack will be provided.
- 9 a.m.-12 p.m. will be spent in the classroom with improv games, vocal practice and script memorizing.
- 12-3:30 p.m. will be spent in the Black Box Theater rehearsing.
Please e-mail oliver.sanidia paideiaschool.org if you have a child who is passionate about theater but there are financial restraints. There may be limited scholarships available.
Aug 3-7
Beginner/Intermediate Robotics Workshop
9 - 11 a.m.
Grade: Rising 6 -9
Class size: 6-10
Price: $225
This robotics camp offers a variety of opportunities for students to enjoy designing and coding simple robots. Offerings may include birdbrain robotics using Arduinos and arts and craft construction, intro to coding using a VEX robot, Makey-Makey kits, Meccano robots, and more.
Whether you have some experience or none, there is a place for you in this super fun workshop!
REGISTRATION (due Mon., Jun. 29):
- Email Jen Leon (leon.jen@paideiaschool.org) with name of student, grade (2020-21 school year), and description of any past experience with robotics or coding (none required).
- Send the registration *fee of $225 (checks payable Paideia School) to:
Paideia School
Robotics Workshop
c/o Jen Leon
1509 Ponce de Leon Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30307
*If minimum enrollment is not met, you will be notified by Tuesday, June 30 and issued a refund.
**Registration not confirmed until check received.
Paideia Student Math Workshop
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Grade: Rising 9
Space is limited, so register early!
Price: $225
This is an optional workshop that will offer students an opportunity to wake up their math brains from summer break. It is primarily intended for rising grade 9. In addition to a thorough math review, it will offer them a stress-free opportunity to experience a taste of being in the high school. It is not a requirement for success in math in the upcoming year. To discuss the workshop in more detail, please contact Jen Leon at leon.jen@paideiaschool.org.
REGISTRATION (due Mon., Jun. 29):
Email Jen Leon at leon.jen@paideiaschool.org with the following information:
- Student name
- Parent(s) name
- Phone
- Last math course and teacher
- Next math course recommendation
- Any important background information regarding learning
Send the registration *fee of $225 (checks payable Paideia School) to:
Paideia School
Summer Math Workshop
c/o Jen Leon
1509 Ponce de Leon Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30307
*Financial aid recipients, contact Nancy Isom at isom.nancy@paideiaschool.org for percentage awarded toward registration fee.
“Play is a central component in children's mental growth. Play helps children make meaning in their world, it helps them learn about themselves, and…it helps them learn how to get along with others.”
- Roberta Mchnick-Golinkoff, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Diane Eyer
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Our camps
Summer Camps at Paideia!
Summer Camp
(Including Mini Camp, B&B, Elem 1, Elem 2 and JH)
June 8 - July 10
Price: $165-$345
Boys' and Girls' Ultimate Camp
June 10 - June 14
Price: $275
Paideia School Summer Day Camp Cancellation/Refund Policy.
Prior to May 15, 2020, refunds will be issued if requested. A $75.00 administrative fee for each week canceled is non-refundable.
After May 15, 2020, no refunds except for illness.
In the event that your child is ill and cannot attend camp, a partial refund will be given after your child's physician supplies documentation of the illness.
Cancellation/Refund Policies for Sports Camps
A $75 non-refundable fee will be assessed on all refunds prior to May 15, 2020.
All requests for a refund after May 15, 2020 are at the discretion of the coach. The $75 non-refundable fee will still be assessed.
All refunds will be in the form of the original payment.
Questions?
Play is fun. Great fun, even. It’s a balm against aging, for students and teachers. It’s the best thing for them...
- Brian Eames, Paideia Teacher